Stray Cat Trap, Neuter, Release

Of all of the wild animals I have dealt with, trapped feral cats can be the most ferocious! They claw, bite, hiss, emit a nasty musk scent, and do anything to escape. I've seen ferals scale a ten foot wall. They're not to be trifled with. When I capture cats I bring them to the humane society in the county I catch them in. They are available for adoption of course, but most are put down after a certain time period. Many people consider this a sad situation, but it is the reality of this country's cat problem. Bob Barker is right: "Have your pet spayed or neutered!"

Dear Animal Control Expert,

I hope you don't object to our telling you this but our 'ladies only' trapping group really got a chuckle out of your description of trapping feral cats. It was hilarious! We can't believe you are serious? Some of us 'girls' trap ferals in designer heels and suits on our way to the train for work! Then drop them at the shelter for spay and neuter. It's a breeze! Of course they thrash and hiss a bit. So would you if we caged you--ha ha ha! Seriously, once they are covered with a dark towel they calm down. It's NO BIG DEAL!

Also, as a trapper in the community, we suggest read up on managed feral cat colonies with trap, neuter, release methods (TNR). This is the best means of permanently controlling and reducing feral cat populations, and one that you should be up-to-date with so that you can recommend TNR groups such as ours. TNR caregivers provide continued monitoring and management of the colonies. We hope that you change you web site so as not to frighten folks off from TNR. Then you can leave those vicious and ferocious kitties to us ladies to trap, spay and neuter! P.S. Yeah, admittedly it's tough on our manicures! Meow!

So I thought I'd include that email here for yet another perspective on the feral cat issue.  I respect the opinions of all people, even Crazy Cat Lady, who is often a wise and sage woman.